Between “No Longer This” and “Not Yet That”
About this episode
Steven Morris explores the concept of transitions and the value of inhabiting uncertainty during periods of change.
Many of us have experienced seasons where we feel stuck, lost, or uncertain about what comes next. We often treat these moments as problems to solve, signs that something has gone wrong. In this essay, Steven Morris explores a different possibility: that these periods are not failures, but transitions. Drawing on the work of William Bridges, Chip Conley, James Hollis, and David Whyte, he examines the space between an old story that has ended and a new one that has not yet fully emerged. Through reflections on travel, leadership, personal growth, and Ernest Shackleton's remarkable Antarctic expedition, Steven considers how our relationship with uncertainty shapes our experience of change. Rather than rushing to clarity, he suggests there may be value in learning to inhabit the "neutral zone"—the uncomfortable but necessary territory where transformation takes place. For leaders and anyone navigating a season of transition, this essay offers a thoughtful reminder that feeling lost may simply be evidence that you are somewhere new.
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